Singapore Airlines (SIA) is set to launch daily flights between Singapore and Hangzhou starting 1 June 2026, pending regulatory approvals. This new route will be SIA’s ninth destination in mainland China, complementing existing services by Scoot, SIA’s low-cost subsidiary. The addition underscores SIA’s commitment to the Chinese market, where the group now serves 22 destinations.
Hangzhou, located in the Yangtze River Delta, is renowned for its tourist attractions like the UNESCO-listed West Lake and its status as a business hub, particularly in technology and e-commerce. The new service aims to cater to both leisure and business travellers, offering increased flexibility and connectivity.
The flights will be operated using the Airbus A350-900 medium-haul variant, configured with 303 seats—40 in Business Class and 263 in Economy Class. The inaugural flight, SQ838, will depart Singapore at 1740hrs and arrive in Hangzhou at 2250hrs local time. The return flight, SQ839, will leave Hangzhou at 0010hrs, arriving in Singapore at 0510hrs.
Dai Haoyu, Senior Vice President Marketing Planning at Singapore Airlines, stated, “The launch of services to Hangzhou caters to demand from both leisure and business travellers to China. This new daily service deepens our presence in a key market for the SIA Group.”
Tickets for the Hangzhou services will be available through SIA’s distribution channels from 23 March 2026.
